Join us for the Bark and Bolt race at Patton Park in Hendersonville, North Carolina, on June 14 at 8am. This race is a heartwarming event that brings together both paws and people. This unique race allows dogs and their owners to celebrate physical fitness and outdoor activity together. Don’t have a dog? You’re still welcome to participate! With its lively atmosphere and the joyful barks of four-legged participants, the Bark and Bolt race is an exciting race for everyone.

All races will begin and end in Hendersonville’s Patton Park. The 5K course is a scenic, out and back route that follows the Oklawaha Greenway. There are some moderate hills but the majority of the course is flat. The 1-mile race also follows the Greenway and has one hill just before the finish. It too is on paved surfaces and both courses will have a single water station along the route. The Paw Pursuit 100 Meter Dash is our shortest race for the most well-behaved pups. It’s a quick sprint where dogs run alongside their owners to demonstrate their speed and agility. Dogs will be divided into three weight classes: Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight.

why you’ll love this race:
-An amazing summer morning event with so many cute dogs!
-A free, custom race shirt when you register before the deadline ($20 after)
-A free, commemorative collapsible dog bowl for all finishers
-A free, commemorative bandana for each pet that participates
-3 different race formats offering a variety of distances
-The “Bark in the Park Dog Fair” with pet-friendly vendors, businesses and local organizations.
-Awards for the top finishers in each race
-A well-marked course with professional chip-timed results (5K only)